Sales Manager Jobs

A Sales Manager in the publishing industry is tasked with leading and guiding a team of sales people. Their main responsibility is to develop and implement effective sales strategies to increase the company's sales of books and other publications, also to achieve sales targets. They are in charge of setting individual sales targets, preparing sales reports, and providing feedback and coaching to the sales team. They are also expected to build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and conduct business negotiations.

Essential skills for a Sales Manager in the publishing industry include excellent communication and leadership skills, good business and financial understanding, strategic planning, ability to analyze market trends and sales data, and proficiency in sales software. In terms of qualifications, a degree in Business, Marketing or related field is usually required, while a master's degree or a certification in Sales or Marketing can be an advantage. Before becoming a Sales Manager, a person might have roles such as Sales Representative, Account Manager, or Senior Sales Associate in the publishing or a related industry.

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Regional Sales Manager Core Commercial

  • Elmsford, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Elmsford, NY
  • 2 days ago

Implements trade promotions by publishing, tracking, and evaluating trade spending....

Regional Sales Manager

  • College Park, MD
  • 18 hours ago
  • College Park, MD
  • 18 hours ago

Regional Sales Manager Employer IOP Publishing Location Philadelphia, US Salary $90,000 - $95,000 Posted Jun 10, 2025 Posting live until Jun 23, 2025 Discipline Publishing & communication Job type Science...

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Senior Sales Manager, Central & Eastern Europe

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 18 hours ago

Senior Sales Manager, Central & Eastern Europe Cloudflare, Inc....

Senior Sales Manager, Enterprise (China to Global)

  • Boston, MA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 18 hours ago

The Senior Sales Manager, Enterprise (China-to-Global) will report to the Area Vice President, Greater China....

Sales Manager, Territory

  • Boston, MA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 18 hours ago

The Sales Manager role will report to the Country Manager, Korea....

Retail Sales Manager

  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago

guide directives by overseeing all aspects of merchandising, visual, labeling and janitorial Support Logistics team in managing product flow both inbound/outbound accurately according to status Support...

Digital Sales Director

  • Coon Rapids, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Coon Rapids, MN
  • 2 days ago

DIGITAL MULTI MEDIA SALES EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA EXECUTIVE This position is responsible for achieving digital revenue sales goals and the revenue development and mentoring of the local advertising...

Regional Sales Manager

  • Eagan, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Eagan, MN
  • 2 days ago

About the Role The Regional Sales Manager will lead their team of sales professionals selling software, research and SaaS solutions in a virtual sales environment to potential and existing tax and accounting...

Senior Sales Director

  • Detroit, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 4 days ago

Hearst Magazines is a global leader in publishing, home to more than 25 renowned brands such as Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harpers BAZAAR, Mens Health, Popular Mechanics, and O...

Sales Manager

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 4 days ago

We are seeking a transformative Sales Manager for CBS Atlanta, WUPA-TV, to drive revenue growth across existing accounts, new business, and streaming....

Associate Director / Director, Sales Operations

  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers....

Director, Sales Operations & Enablement, Repair OnDemand

  • Barrington, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Barrington, IL
  • 5 days ago

Create and manage sales content, such as presentations, case studies, and white papers in collaboration with the Marketing team....

Local Sales Manager, WTMJ - Milwaukee

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 5 days ago

Collaborate with the Director of Sales and Sales Managers to train, develop and motivate the local sales team so that revenue goals are achieved....

Sales Manager - Aftermarket (H/F)

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 6 days ago

14 jours Sales Manager (H/F) NORTHWEST AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC....

Sales Manager, UK&I

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago

Sales Manager, UK&I Cloudflare, Inc....

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Salary for Sales Manager Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePublishing research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Sales Managers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.5%
Master's Degree
22.4%
Associate's Degree
4.1%
High School or GED
4.1%
Doctorate Degree
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
Some College
1.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sales Managers
6-8 years
34.8%
4-6 years
26.1%
1-2 years
13.0%
2-4 years
13.0%
8-10 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
4.4%


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